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Buttermilk Fried Chicken

You'll absolutely go crazy for the amazing flavor and crispy crust on this chicken!
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: buttermilk, chicken, fried chicken, hot sauce
Servings: 4 people
Calories:

Equipment

  • cast iron skillet recommended

Ingredients

For the Marinade and frying

  • 1 chicken, cut into 8 frying pieces
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 cups hot sauce
  • 1/2 cup seasoning blend (see below)
  • 2 cups canola oil

For the Breading

  • 1/2 cup seasoning blend
  • 4 cups self-rising flour

Chicken Seasoning Blend (makes one cup)

  • 1/2 cup kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated garlic
  • 2 TBS black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp onion powder

Instructions

  • In a small mixing bowl, add kosher salt, granulated garlic, black pepper, chili powder, cumin and onion powder. Blend well.
  • In a large non-reactive container, add buttermilk, hot sauce, and 1/2 cup of the seasoning and stir to incorporate. Add chicken, cover and marinate for 8-12 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Mix self-rising flour with 1/2 cup seasoning blend. Place 2 cups of the seasoned flour in a bowl. Remove chicken from buttermilk, one piece at a time, shake off excess liquid, and bread in seasoned flour. Set each piece on a plate after breading.
  • Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Using an instant-read thermometer, check and hold temp around 350 degrees.
  • Add breasts to skillet and cook for 2 minutes, then add wings. Cook for 4 more minutes, then flip pieces. Continue to cook until an instant-read thermometer reads 165 degrees in each piece. Remove pieces and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat for thighs and legs. Adding too many pieces of chicken at the same time will lower your oil temp resulting in greasy chicken.
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